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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Barnes 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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Table 19. — Other Premises.
| Nature of inspection | Number of premises | Number of visits | Notices issued and complied with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools | 20 | - | - |
| Public Houses, Public Halls, Cinemas and Public Conveniences | 40 | 14 | - |
| Stable Yards | 4 | — | — |
In addition to the above, 54 visits were made by Public Health Inspectors
to premises in connection with infectious disease.
Altogether, 226 non-effective visits were made to premises of all types
where no access was gained.
SECTION 'D' — HOUSING
Table 20.— Housing Inspections.
| Number of houses inspected in respect of defective conditions | 342 |
| Number of re-inspections | 1,058 |
| Number of houses inspected in respect of unsatisfactory living conditions, but where no repairs were required | 96 |
| Number of re-inspections | 82 |
| Number of Informal Notices served | 202 |
| Number of Informal Notices complied with | 140 |
Table 21.—Rent Act, 1957. Applications for Certificates of Disrepair.
| Period ended:— | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 57: | Dec. 58: | Dec. 59: | Dec. 60: | |
| 1. No. of applications for Certificates | 44 | 31 | 16 | 8 |
| 2. No. of decisions not to issue Certificates | — | — | — | — |
| 3. No. of decisions to issue Certificates | 44 | 31 | 16 | 8 |
| (a) in respect of some but not all defects | 31 | 26 | 8 | 5 |
| (b) in respect of all defects | 13 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| 4. No. of undertakings given by landlords under para. 5 of the First Schedule | 24 | 21 | 9 | 5 |
| 5. No. of undertakings refused by local authority under proviso to para. 5 of the First Schedule | - | - | - | - |
| 6. No. of Certificates issued | 10 | 18 | 8 | 1 |